Calabria, Tarentum. c. 280-272 BC

AR Nomos (Reduced standard), 6.50g (20mm, 11h).Nude youth riding r., crowning horse with wreath held in r. hand, and holding rein in l.; ZΩ to l., NEY/MH below / Phalanthos, holding helmet inr. hand, legs crossed, riding dolphin l.; stars flanking, [ΠΟΛΥ to upper r.], TAPAΣ below.Pedigree: From the Deer Creek Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection (CNG 112, 11 September 2019), lot 33; Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 48; Freeman & Sear 5 S.5 (14 May 1999), lot 177.48References: Vlasto 739-45; HN Italy 1006; Goldberg 96, lot 1498 (same dies).Grade: Nicely toned and beautifully struck, particularly on the reverse which is stylistically superior. Obverse strike is somewhat elongated due to a possible shift during striking. This effects just the legs of the horse and the lettering which is elongated. Toned EFgk2106 Scroll down for more information about this coin.